He added: "Yes, I am doing this for publicity because I want this message of hope and coming together to get out as far as possible."
But Reeves claimed any “responsible chancellor” would have been forced to do the same to “fix the foundations” of the economy.Her Budget - the first Labour economic statement since 2010 - sees the second biggest increase in taxes in UK history.
As measured by amount of tax raised relative to the size of the economy, it is slightly smaller than Conservative Chancellor Norman Lamont’s 1993 Budget.But she also froze petrol duty for next year - and retained a 5p cut introduced by the Tories that was due to expire in April.Other measures included:
In her speech, Reeves told MPs: "This is a moment of fundamental choice for Britain."I have made my choices. The responsible choices. To restore stability to our country. To protect working people.
"More teachers in our schools. More appointments in our NHS. More homes being built.
"Fixing the foundations of our economy. Investing in our future. Delivering change. Rebuilding Britain."ACC Will White explained the force had "clear plans and increased resources" dedicated to tackling workflows.
It is also finding ways to "manage rising demand" and to ensure officers' time is "spent tackling the crimes which impact on the public the most".A 31-year-old man has denied shaking a baby who died six days after collapsing at her home.
Lexi Wilband, who lived in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, was four months old when she was rushed to hospital in April 2020.Tests showed that she had suffered bleeding on her brain. Prosecutors say this was